Washburn University - Kaw Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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Faculty entertain at the Harvest Mixer as Barkin' Bertsche, Hustlin' Hutch- inson, Howlin' Hamilton, and Happy Haug give forth with a classical rendition. The flag is raised during the Veterans' Day assem- bly at which Brigadier General Frank Dunkley gave the principal address. if ' at E Q Q . 7 lt f . ' 'dx Q ,. 'f ff' fl ,f ff - ' A -' 'f 1 rm- fWf5i,f'7i,., stats- . After the bustle of Homecoming, students be- gan catching up on their sleep, eating a little more regularly, and turning their attention to the al- most forgotten task of studying. Three fall assemblies were scheduled which featured speakers, the first of which was Felix Green, a British businessman and traveler who spoke on Inside Red China Todayw. The second was Mexican-born educator Dr. Gabriel Aguirre whose topic was Mexico in Today's World . Brigadier General Frank Dunkley, retired from the United, States Army, delivered the prinicpal address as Washburn observed Veterans' Day. The Washburn AFROTC provided the honor guard and the university band gave a short con- cert. Vice-president McKeefery made the bene- diction. On the lighter side, the students and faculty got together informally at the Harvest Mixer. Dean Fleming and his band provided the music, refreshments were served.

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Brutus played by Gary McCarthy and Cassius tArt Glassmanl argue during a scene from the Little Theater production of Julius Caesar. Friends, Romans, countrymen . . . Mark An- thony tHiram Stockwellj begins his famous speech and reads the will of Caesar. Norvelle Brooks played the title role. Drama Groups Opening the Washburn dramatic season was Shal-iespeare's tragedy Julius Caesar . Although sex :ral comedies by Shakespeare had previously been presented, this was the Players' first attempt at one of his tragedies. For this presentation, the cast was in modern dress and the production was staged in black and white. Cast in the leading roles were Norvelle Brooks as Caesarg Hiram Stockwell, Anthony, Gary Mc- Carthy, Brutus, Art Glassman, Cassiusg Jack Baur, Octaviusg and John Deems, Popiliur. A large number of students held supporting roles. Players' members and other interested students were on the production staff and stage crew. Caesar had a four-night run in the Mulvane Little Theater. For the first time, a Saturday matinee, which proved successful, was given for the students of surrounding high schools.